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Saint Bernard / Hound (short coat) : : Male (neutered) : : Adult : : X-Large
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Big Ben is a wonderfully sweet dog whom loves nothing more than to cuddle with you! He was rescuced from a high kill shelter when his time was up! He has since been neutered and his shot updated he is now looking for his forever home!
Like many dogs in the South, Big Ben is heartworm positive, but don't let that stop you from adopting a great dog. We are treating him with monthly heartworm preventative, our preferred method. Many heartworm positive dogs go on to lead long and healthy lives.
Foster Update 7/6/10: Ben has finally broken out of his shy shell and is more active and playful today than I've ever seen him. He is sweet as can be. My Papillion Mitzi and Big Ben get alone fine. Neither one of them cares if there is another dog around and soon will be pals. We walk Big Ben several times a day around the neighbor hoods and he is very well behaved. A neighboring cat did scare him by hissing which I could not help but laugh about.
Foster Update 7/28/10: Big Ben is a very smart and easily trainable dog. We have managed in no time to teach him to Sit, Lay and Stay in no time. He is the sweetest and most lovable dog not to mention calm. He is wonderful with my little Papillion and pays no attention to the cats and squirrels in the neighborhood. He only reacted once when a cat hissed. He ran quickly in the other direction. LOL He walks like a dream. Other than being scared by the cat he does not pull on the leash and walks right beside you. He is a dream to have in our home and would be a wonderful addition to and home with or without children just keep in mind he is not an overly active pet so hyper children would get bored with him quickly.
According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, this is a very ancient breed. It was founded in AD 980 by St Bernard de Menthon as a refuge for travelers through the perilous Alpine pass between Switzerland and Italy. It is descended from the Tibetan mastiff and therefore must have originated with the mastiff brought to the Alps by the Romans around the year 1000. The monks probably crossed the ancient mastiff with the Great Dane and the Great Pyrenees. Its use and popularity as a rescue dog began in the middle of the seventeenth century. The Saint Bernard was used as an avalanche and rescue dog in the snowy passes near the Hospice. More then 2,000 people have been saved by this amazing servant of mankind. The dogs search out and find the lost or injured traveler, and then lick him and lie next to him to give him warmth. Then one dog from the party heads back to the Hospice to get a full rescue team. The Saint Bernard's sense of smell is so excellent that he can find a person even under many feet of snow. This breed is also known for his ability to foretell storms and avalanches, perhaps because he may hear very low frequency sounds that are beyond our ability to hear. There are two varieties: short-haired and long-haired. The short-haired variety is more often used for mountain work because he can tolerate cold temperatures. The long-haired variety's coat tends to collect icicles. Some of the Saint Bernard's talents are search & rescue, watchdogging and carting. They are extremely gentle and friendly and very tolerant of children. The Saint Bernard is slow moving, patient, and obedient. Extremely loyal, this breed wants to please. Since this dog is so giant, be sure to socialize it very well at a young age with other people. It is highly intelligent and easy to train, however training should begin early, while the dog is still a manageable size. Bear in mind that an unruly dog of this size presents a problem for even a strong adult if it is to be exercised in public areas on a leash, so take control from the onset. The Saint Bernard is a good watchdog. Even its size is a good deterrent. They drool after they drink or eat.
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